The only time you'll be asked the name of the guest you're visiting is a concierge/doorman in some NYC buildings as you pointed.
Hotels will only require a last name if someone calls and wants to talk with room XXX.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2020_Republican_National_Convention
Democrats hookup and Republicans hire! Is that (mostly) myth or truth?
OP note: I'm aware this subject could also belong to the politics forum. The Mgt. might move it.
why would I start a thread about someone if I didn't want folks like you to share their experiences.
Plenty of fish out there. Making plans shouldn't be complicated.
Actually I live in Washington DC, 20 blocks north of the White House.
One more thing, Columbia is in between DC, Baltimore, Annapolis, Philly, and Wilmington (DE).
According to many providers NEVER is a good time to go to Boston unless invited for an overnight.
https://www.companyofmen.org/threads/shout-out-for-boston.138120/